Preferred Series 6L6GC Power Vacuum Tube (Matched)
Need matched power tubes? Don't worry! Price includes matching in any quantity you need for no extra charge. Need a matched pair? Just order "2" tubes. For a matched quad order "4" tubes. Matched sextets and octets are available as well.This Preferred Series 6L6GC vacuum tube is a recent addition to our premium line of high quality tubes, where we find the best of current production and sourced to our specifications.
This 6L6 tube is a new version of the popular TAD 6L6GC-STR you might already know. Once exclusive only to TAD (Tube Amp Doctor) we contracted the Shuguang factory in China to produce a massive lot of these tubes to our specs. We think this is a better tube and at a better price.
The Preferred Series 6L6GC construction features:
- A black plate like the premium NOS RCA 6L6GC tubes from the 1960's
- Double halo-style getters
- Gold grid wires
- The filament used is low-noise
- The bottle is made with a heavy gauge glass
- And finally the blue color base is a nice touch too!
This 6L6 tube is versatile and will sound great in many amplifiers, for many styles of music. Anything from blues to jazz to metal. It is well balanced from top to bottom. The highs are smooth, clear and clean. The low end well detailed and articulate even when pushed hard. We think this is the best alternative to the famous Philips/Sylvania STR-387 6L6GC.
From our review: "This tube has a sound that I would characterize as smooth and warm. The high end is articulate but not sharp or brittle. Bass response is bigger than most but not boomy, so you still get good note definition. The midrange is very nice and thick without any tendency to sound nasal."
The Preferred Series 6L6GC tubes carry a 6 month extended warranty.
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Warranty Information and Return Policy
Warranty Period: 6 monthsPreferred Series tubes have a 6 month warranty from date of purchase. (Any exceptions will be noted on that tube's Warranty tab)
If you receive a tube that does not perform to the manufacturer's specifications, please do the following:
- contact us to get a return authorization
- return it via regular mail within 180 days from when we shipped it, and we will provide an exchange or refund of the full purchase price of the tube.
Returns not related to warranty or defect will be considered at our discretion, and are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
We can not accept returns that don't have an authorization, are past 6 months, or are returned improperly.
These guidelines may be updated without notice.
Ratings & Reviews
27 reviews
Super Tube, Super Customer Service!!!
by Phillip
These tubes really deliver! They went into my Jet City HDM 80's rock machine, and they do not disappoint!
I ordered a matched quartet, and when I discovered that one of them was allot hotter than the other 3, they were quick to send me out a better matched 6L6.
Rugged and very well built for chinese tube
by Andre R.
I’ve try different brands of 6L6’s over the years and can tell you “This one is one of a kind“.Little more expensive than JJ’s but worthy .Hope they last with the time.The blue socket looks cool 😎 Thanks for the quick shipping
Fantastic Value
by Will
These are really great tubes. I use them everytime in my 71 Fender Twin Silverface. On a side note I commend The Tube Store's excellent customer service. They sent me the wrong tubes on accident (which has never happened to me before) and had the correct tubes to me in two days, before I sent the wrong tubes back. A+ guys!
The Real Deal!
by Dave Hamill
Three words...Oh My God. I changed out the Tung Sol's in my Rivera Venus 6 and BOOM! The amp sounded so much clearer. Like someone pulled a blanket off the speaker. Outstanding service and incredible quality. Highly recommended for rock, blues, country, worship, etc...
Tremendous Tone and Well Built
by Doug Robertson
This is the best current production 6L6 on the market, I swear. I've run a pair of them, on and off, in an Allen Accomplice, and a quad in a Mesa Electradyne. Both amps are at their best with these in them. The Electradyne goes from Twin cleans to fairly high-gain, and these Preferred Series 6L6's excel across the board. Highly recommended.